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Coffee and chocolate lovers rejoice over this easy chocolate dessert you can make in your microwave (affiliate link) in minutes!
Dark unsweetened cocoa powder and instant coffee combine to make this deliciously decadent Chocolate Mocha Mug Cake that serves one and is sure to satisfy any sweet tooth. Plain nonfat Greek yogurt and an egg white give this healthy low calorie chocolate mug cake a protein boost while whole wheat flour adds to the fiber content.
Perfectly portion controlled single serving low calorie mug cakes and desserts like this can be a dessert loving Weight Watchers best friend….
How Many Calories and WW Points in this Mocha Mug Cake?
According to my calculations, each serving has about 182 calories.
To see your WW Points for this recipe, track it in the WW App!
(You must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.)
How to Make Microwave Mocha Cake Mug
Step 1: Gather and prepare all ingredients.
Step 2: Spray a microwave-safe mug, or bowl, with baking spray. In the mug, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sweetener and baking powder until thoroughly combined.
Step 3: Add coffee powder to a small bowl (affiliate link) and dissolve in 2 tablespoons hot water.
Step 4: Stir the coffee, egg white, yogurt and vanilla into the flour mixture until well mixed and all dry ingredients have been incorporated into the wet ingredients—be sure to scrape up from the bottom of the mug when mixing.
Step 5: Fold 1 teaspoon mini chocolate chips into the cake batter. Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips (1 teaspoon) over the top.
Step 6: Microwave for 2 minutes on HIGH. If cake is not set, continue cooking in 15 second increments until done.
Step 7: Allow cake to cool for at least 5 minutes (or to room temperature) before topping with any extra toppings. (Some favorite topping ideas include: fresh fruit—blueberries, raspberries, sliced strawberries; whipped topping, caramel sauce, powdered sugar, sprinkles, small scoop of ice cream, etc.) Enjoy right from the mug!
Recipe Notes
Your cook time may vary depending on the strength of the microwave (affiliate link) used.
Use your favorite instant coffee or espresso powder to make this small batch dessert. You can find it in single-serve packets and multi-serve jars. If using packets, 1 packet is equal to about 2 teaspoons.
Serving Suggestions
Satisfy your sweet craving by enjoying this cake plain or with your favorite topping: fresh fruit (sliced strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, etc.), chopped nuts, lite whipped topping, a small scoop of nonfat frozen yogurt or ice cream, jimmies or sprinkles, etc.
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Microwave Mocha Mug Cake Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons white wheat flour
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened dark cocoa powder
- 3 packets zero calorie sweetener (I used Truvia (affiliate link))
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons instant coffee granules
- 1 large egg white
- 2 tablespoons plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 teaspoons mini chocolate chips
Optional Toppins:
- fresh fruit (blueberries, raspberries, sliced strawberries), whipped topping, powdered sugar, sprinkles, etc.
Instructions
- Spray a microwave-safe mug, or bowl, with baking spray. In the mug, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sweetener and baking powder until thoroughly combined.
- Add coffee powder to a small bowl (affiliate link) and dissolve in 2 tablespoons hot water.
- Stir the coffee, egg white, yogurt and vanilla into the flour mixture until well mixed and all dry ingredients have been incorporated.
- Fold 1 teaspoon mini chocolate chips into the batter. Sprinkled the remaining chocolate chips (1 teaspoon) over the top.
- Microwave for 2 minutes on HIGH. If cake is not set, continue cooking in 15 second increments until done.
- Allow cake to cool for at least 5 minutes before topping with any extra toppings. Enjoy right from the mug!
Notes
(Must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.) 5 PointsPlus (Old plan) Your cook time may vary depending on the strength of the microwave used. Use your favorite instant coffee or espresso powder to make this small batch dessert. You can find it in single-serve packets and multi-serve jars. If using packets, 1 packet is equal to about 2 teaspoons.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe source: Hungry Girl Magazine (affiliate link), Fall 2021
